It was to spare the Japanese people from utter destruction that the ultimatum of July 26 was issued at Potsdam. Their leaders promptly rejected that ultimatum. If they do not now accept our terms they may expect a rain of ruin from the air, the like of which has never been seen on this earth. Behind this air attack will follow sea and land forces in such number that and power as they have not yet seen and with the fighting skill of which they are already well aware. — President Harry S. Truman, August 6, 1945
Quote of the Day
Posted by daddybear71 on August 6, 2015
https://daddybearsden.com/2015/08/06/quote-of-the-day-155/
Musings
- Social media, in just about any form, is a horrid place to have a thoughtful, reasoned debate about just about any subject where emotions, pride, beliefs, or other people factors are involved.
- It is, however, an excellent platform to be a raving douche.
- Am I the only one that thinks the Planned Parenthood legislation drama won’t be complete until we have Sandra Fluke testifying before Congress about how much she and her friends will be forced to spend on abortions if funding is cut?
- Remember Walter Cronkite or David Brinkley filling the dinner hour news segments with subjects that require a lot of parental explanation? I don’t either.
- I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the asshat from the lawn service company for dumping several bales of sod across the highway during my commute this morning. That got my blood pumping better than an espresso, a morning jog in a cool rain, and a buxom redhead.
- The best way to cure that feeling that you might be getting better at writing is to take a break from editing to read a few things by David Drake and Larry Correia. You will then remember exactly how far you have to go.
- The verification step on my project plan is no longer allowed to read “Cool guys don’t look back at the explosion.”
Posted by daddybear71 on July 31, 2015
https://daddybearsden.com/2015/07/31/musings-155/
In Memoriam
Rowdy Roddy Piper, 1954 – 2015
(Language warning on this one, but this is the best fist fight I ever saw outside a John Wayne movie)
Posted by daddybear71 on July 31, 2015
https://daddybearsden.com/2015/07/31/in-memoriam/
Gun Data for the Day – Wrap Up
Well, it’s been fun, but now it’s crunch time. Hopefully the last 50 or so days have shown what a wealth of information there is about guns and weapons on the Internet, and how useful it is. I also hope it convinces you all that this is a resource that will be gone if the State Department gets is way on ITAR. I hope it convinces you to learn about what Washington wants to do and make your voice heard. The comment window closes on August 3, so this will be your final reminder to tell State to keep their hands off our First and Second Amendment-guaranteed rights.
Yes, the new rule is probably going to be stillborn, but just as we did with the XM855 kerfluffle, we need to jerk Washington’s leash and remind them which end they’re attached to. Even if you think they’ve gotten the message, it never hurts to pile on.
And remember, if they can ban one kind of speech, they will find a way to ban any other kind of speech they find inconvenient. Make your voice heard, and help keep our voices free.
Posted by daddybear71 on July 31, 2015
https://daddybearsden.com/2015/07/31/gun-data-for-the-day-wrap-up/
Gun Data for the Day – Day 52
I have a serious jones for one of these, if only because it’ll give me one more old gun to clean.
Posted by daddybear71 on July 30, 2015
https://daddybearsden.com/2015/07/30/gun-data-for-the-day-day-52/
Today’s Earworm
Posted by daddybear71 on July 29, 2015
https://daddybearsden.com/2015/07/29/todays-earworm-660/
Gun Data for the Day – Day 51
Let’s look at the venerable .30-06:
| Parent case | .30-03 Springfield | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Case type | Rimless, bottleneck | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bullet diameter | .308 in (7.8 mm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Neck diameter | .340 in (8.6 mm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shoulder diameter | .441 in (11.2 mm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Base diameter | .471 in (12.0 mm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rim diameter | .473 in (12.0 mm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rim thickness | .049 in (1.2 mm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Case length | 2.494 in (63.3 mm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall length | 3.34 in (85 mm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Case capacity | 68 gr H2O (4.4 cm3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rifling twist | 1 turn in 10 inches (25.4 cm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Primer type | Large Rifle | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maximum pressure | 60,200 psi (415 MPa) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Test barrel length: 24 inch (61 cm) Source(s): Federal Cartridge[1] / Accurate Powder[2] |
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Posted by daddybear71 on July 29, 2015
https://daddybearsden.com/2015/07/29/gun-data-for-the-day-day-51/
Today’s Earworm
Posted by daddybear71 on July 28, 2015
https://daddybearsden.com/2015/07/28/todays-earworm-659/
Gun Data for the Day – Day 50
For those of us who haven’t lived a good life and need to make up for some bad behavior, let’s disassemble and reassemble a Ruger Mark III .22 pistol:
OK, got that? Deep breath, and let’s put it back together:
Hey!!!! Macarena!!!!
Posted by daddybear71 on July 28, 2015
https://daddybearsden.com/2015/07/28/gun-data-for-the-day-day-50/
Gun Data for the Day – Day 49
Now, let’s look at the popular 10/22:
Posted by daddybear71 on July 27, 2015
https://daddybearsden.com/2015/07/27/gun-data-for-the-day-day-49/
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